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Barista salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Barista make in the United States?

Average base salary

$16.26
Average $16.26
Low $11.65
High $22.70

The average salary for a barista is $16.26 per hour in the United States and $20.00 tips per day.53.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Barista job openings in United States

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Barista
Rien Coffee1out of 5 stars.
Orange, CA
From $17.50 an hour
Part-time
59 minutes ago

Highest paying companies for Barista in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Continuum Healthcare
 
$112,320per year
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Prolink
 
$112,320per year
CHUCK WAGON RESTAURANT
 
$85,280per year
Primary
 
$83,200per year
Savin Brands
 
$80,000per year
Omelet House
 
$79,622per year

Highest paying cities for Baristas near United States

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $20.18 per hour
  2. Chicago, IL
    $18.84 per hour
  3. New York, NY
    $18.46 per hour
  4. Scottsdale, AZ
    $17.29 per hour
  5. Philadelphia, PA
    $17.00 per hour

Where can a Barista earn more?

Compare salaries for Baristas in different locations
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